What happens after a non-provisional patent application is filed?
After a non-provisional patent application is filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it will be examined. During the examination an examiner will issue Office Actions. AP&C’s patent attorneys are responsible for overseeing the responses to these Office Actions, and will work closely with you and, possibly, outside patent attorneys specializing in your field of study, to make important decisions concerning the prosecution of your patent application. The promise of market potential or the presence of a potential licensee will be considered in evaluating your invention and making these critical decisions. The AP&C staff will work closely with you to determine the market potential and to identify potential licensees.
